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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

The classic combination of rhubarb and strawberries captures the best of summertime.  This is a no-pectin recipe with the lemon juice and zest acting as a natural thickener. 

Servings 4 half-pint jars

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 zest and juice of lemon
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add strawberries, rhubarb, water, and lemon and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low an simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add sugar and continue stirring occasionally, until jam has thickened about 10-15 minutes.

  4. Skim off any foam that's formed on the surface and discard.

  5. Dived the jam between 4 sterilized half-pint jars. Wipe down rims with a clean cloth, then screw the lids on until they are finger tight. 

  6. Fill a large pot with water about 2/3 full,  (a pot taller than the pint jars and big enough to hold all four), and bring to a boil.

  7. Place the jars in the boiling water using a jar lifter and boil for 15 minutes. 

  8. Remove from the water and place on a cutting board. Most jar lids will pop shortly after removing the jars. This signifies the lids have vacuumed sealed.   If they don't seal within a half hour then place in the fridge and enjoy. 

  9. The sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.